PVD Psychological Associates

​PVD Psychological Associates offers the following DBT services: Individual, DBT-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — This therapy follows a traditional CBT framework with a focus on identifying the interaction between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and also integrates specific skills and strategies from DBT for clients who would benefit from this. Individual, DBT-Informed Therapy is ideally attended twice weekly. In many instances, the DBT skills are taught in session, but in some cases, clients will also attend a DBT group. Individual Skills Training  — One-on-one skills training sessions are offered only as an adjunct to individual therapy. This service would benefit clients who would like to have specific time dedicated to skills training alone. Please note that Skills Training is a separate service from therapy and is not covered by insurance. DBT Skills Training Groups — Coming Soon! Call us or fill out the form for more information or to make an app...

Depression  is not a sign of weakness or mental instability; it is an illness like diabetes or heart problems. Depression can affect anyone at any juncture in their lifetime. Contact for Healing, Therapy and More!!! www.pvdpsych.com

PVD Psychological Associates (PVD Psych) is a private psychology practice on the East Side of Providence, Rhode Island. Our mission is to provide the greater Rhode Island area with exceptional therapy . www.pvdpsych.com

Couples therapy  is a type of psychotherapy in which a therapist with clinical experience working with couples, most often a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, helps two people involved in a romantic relationship gain insight into their relationship, resolve conflict and improve relationship satisfaction utilizing a variety of therapeutic interventions. LOCATION:  193 WATERMAN STREET PROVIDENCE, RI 02906 PHONE: 401 330 5882 https://www.pvdpsych.com/therapistinprovidence.html

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Whether it be a long term problem or temporary life circumstance prompting someone to seek therapy, we understand that every individual client, session, and situation is unique.  Our therapists  utilize cutting edge, evidence-based therapy techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing (MI), mindfulness strategies, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). www.pvdpsych.com

Individual Skills Training  — One-on-one skills training sessions are offered only as an adjunct to individual therapy. This service would benefit clients who would like to have specific time dedicated to skills training alone. Please note that Skills Training is a separate service from therapy and is not covered by insurance. https://www.pvdpsych.com/therapistinprovidence.html

When you factor in busy schedules, difficulty finding childcare, and potential transportation challenges, getting to therapy can be difficult, if not impossible. Online therapy  makes therapy portable; this is particularly useful for clients who relocate or who are looking for a specialist and cannot find one in their area. https://www.pvdpsych.com/online-therapy.html

The  therapists  at  PVD Psychological Associates  have expertise working with  LGBTQIA + identified individuals and their families. We offer LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy and Testing. www.pvdpsych.com

“6 Tips For Staying Sane During the Holiday Season” Nicole Issa, PsyD It’s not news to anyone that the holiday season is one of the most stressful times of the year for many. From conflict with family and financial strain to just plain stress about having an enjoyable time and making sure others do, too, this time of year can present many challenges. The following six tips can keep you feeling more grounded and in control of your emotional response, and that can make all the difference. Practice mindfulness by tuning into your environment in order to move your focus back to the present and away from your worries. Count holiday decorations in a store, like the number of Santas you see while you’re shopping. If you’re at a holiday party or meal, focus on the taste of food. Count how many times you are chewing each bite. Take steps each day during the holiday to bring your baseline anxiety down so that your threshold for what you can tolerate increases. Do this by taking a coupl...

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a modified form of cognitive therapy that incorporates mindfulness practices such as meditation and breathing exercises. Using these tools, MBCT therapists teach clients how to break away from negative thought patterns that can cause a downward spiral into a depressed state so they will be able to fight off depression before it takes hold. PVD Psychological Associates  (PVD Psych) is conveniently located at   193 Waterman Street on the   East Side of Providence. ​PVD Psych offers ample free parking and is just steps from the Waterman FS Gano bus stop in Providence, RI. https://www.pvdpsych.com/contact-us.html

Mary Elizabeth Ruggiero — Psychologist, PsyD I am a licensed clinical psychologist at PVD Psychological Associates and am a bicultural and bilingual therapist (native fluency in Spanish). I specialize in the areas of complex traumas, identity development, depressive disorders, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, relationship issues, and working with LGBTQIA-identified individuals. I practice within a psychodynamic-interpersonal framework, though I often use strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, compassion based techniques, and narrative approaches. In my work, I take great care to develop a safe, warm and collaborative relationship with my clients, as I believe this relationship is a key conductor towards healing, hope and change. I typically like to understand all of my clients from a holistic perspective, taking into account early life experiences, their attachments and relationships. It is my belief that we c...

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) teaches mindfulness skills to help individuals live and behave in ways consistent with personal values while developing psychological flexibility. Contact us for help. www.pvdpsych.com

We provide a welcoming and calming space in which our clients feel comfortable and can accomplish their goals for therapy. Call us  or fill out the form for more information or to make an appointment https://www.pvdpsych.com/therapistinprovidence.html

Psychodynamic therapy, also known as insight-oriented therapy, focuses on unconscious processes as they are manifested in a person’s present behavior. The goals of  psychodynamic therapy  are a client’s self-awareness and understanding of the influence of the past on present behavior. ​Whether it be a long term problem or temporary life circumstance prompting someone to seek therapy, we understand that every individual client, session, and situation is unique. Our therapists have expertise in specific modalities of therapy and utilize cutting edge, evidence-based therapy techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing (MI), mindfulness strategies, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). We often integrate a variety or techniques which lend themselves to both time-limited and long-term therapy. We believe it is best to not only address symptoms in the here and now and creat...

Some therapists are more comfortable addressing the immediate problem, while others want to focus on the deeper issue. Which are you? ​All of the clinicians at  PVD Psych  have training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and other research supported therapies, including psychodynamic therapy. Each clinician also has different areas of specialization. Our priority at PVD Psych is to focus on creating the best therapy experience for each client and working together to develop a shared understanding of what brings you to therapy and how best to help. Depending on your personal preference, therapy history, and what brings you to therapy at this time, dynamic, behavioral, or another type of therapy may be most appropriate for you. With regard to whether we focus on past or present, this depends on the approach that is indicated. Dynamic Therapy aims to  improve relationships , increase self-awareness, and promote a sense of general happiness by addressing the ro...

Women face a unique set of  mental health  challenges. Deciding to seek therapy can be an essential first step in healing that women should feel proud of. www.pvdpsych.com

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Counseling is often the first and usually one of the best weapons we have against a whole range of  psychological issues  like depression, grief and anxiety. You could be doing everything right, leading a model life, exercising and getting all the nutrients you need in your diet, but nothing can quite replace the benefits you get from real human interaction — it’s a genuinely unique source of support. https://www.pvdpsych.com/what-we-treat.html

​The therapists at  PVD Psychological Associates  have expertise working with LGBTQIA+ identified individuals and their families. We offer  LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy  and Testing. ​ We may work with these individuals on issues non-specific to their sexual orientation or gender identity, such as an eating disorder or relationship problems, or therapy might focus on very specific issues such as exploring one’s gender identity or coming out. Whether the topic of therapy is specific to an LGBTQIA+ identified individual or not, many of our clients have told us they find it to be important and helpful that their therapist is knowledgeable  about the LGBTQIA+ community and is affirming in their approach. https://www.pvdpsych.com/lgbtqia-affirming.html

Individual DBT-Informed CBT at PVD Psychological Associates Individual, DBT-Informed  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)  — This therapy follows a traditional CBT framework with a focus on identifying the interaction between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and also integrates specific skills and strategies from DBT for clients who would benefit from this. Individual, DBT-Informed Therapy is ideally attended twice weekly. In many instances, the DBT skills are taught in session, but in some cases, clients will also attend a DBT group. https://www.pvdpsych.com/blog